Tillers: warranties compared

6 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.

The short version

2 of 6 brands cover tillers in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Earthquake. 2 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.

Every brand, side by side

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Sort by
#BrandWarranty ScoreFull and partial coveragePurchase5 yrs10 yrs+
1Earthquake60 / 100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
2Honda Power Equipment43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
3PowerhorseCheck your model's manual43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
4Mantis32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
5Southland Outdoor Power EquipmentCheck your model's manual15 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
6Troy-BiltVaries by model line10 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 monthsPartial covers: Tires

From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties

The fine print, decoded

What these warranties often leave out

  • Normal wear and tear3 of 6 brands
  • Stopping working from outside causes3 of 6 brands
  • Water damage3 of 6 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for tillers.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Harbor FreightMost items90 days
  3. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  4. WalmartMost items90 days
  5. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  6. Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
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  1. Lowe'sMost outdoor power equipment (mowers, tillers, snow blowers)30 days
  2. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
  3. Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for tillers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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Questions shoppers ask

Which brand of tillers has the best warranty?

On paper, Earthquake scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on tillers really that long?

Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.

Do I need to register to get the warranty?

1 of 6 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.

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